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Term slugDefinition textCitation
interstate-non-hm Transportation of passengers or property: (1) across State lines, including international boundaries; or (2) within one State as part of a through movement that originates or terminates in another State or country. FMCSA URS Glossary, Type of Operation, “Interstate (Non-HM)”.
bulk-hazardous-materials A packaging, without any intermediate form of containment, having a maximum capacity greater than 119 gallons for liquids, 882 pounds or 119 gallons for solids, or 1,000 pounds water capacity for gases. FMCSA URS Glossary, Miscellaneous Definitions, Hazardous Materials, “Bulk”.
vessel-sharing-agreement An agreement between ocean common carriers to share vessel space in order to meet demand on specific trade lanes. The space available to each partner may differ from port to port and is controlled by the individual input of each company. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Vessel Sharing Agreement”.
global-vessel-sharing-agreement-alliance These agreements are functionally the same as vessel sharing agreements. An alliance, however, is more global in nature and may include several different trade routes under the same terms. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Global Vessel Sharing Agreement/Alliance”.
space-charter-agreement An agreement between ocean common carriers whereby a carrier/s agrees to provide vessel space for use by another carrier/s in exchange for compensation or services. The arrangement may include arrangements for equipment interchange and receipt/delivery of cargo, but may not include capacity rationalization. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Space Charter Agreement”.
rate-discussion-agreement An agreement between ocean common carriers or between marine terminal operators that authorizes the discussion of or agreement on, either on a binding basis under a common tariff or on a non-binding basis, any kind of rate or charge. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Rate Discussion Agreement”.
cooperative-working-agreement An agreement between ocean common carriers or between marine terminal operators that establishes exclusive, preferential, or cooperative working relationships that are subject to the Act, but that do not fall precisely within the parameters of any specifically defined agreement. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Cooperative Working Agreement”.
assessment-agreement An agreement, whether part of a collective bargaining agreement or negotiated separately, that provides for collectively bargained fringe benefit obligations on other than a uniform man-hour basis regardless of the cargo handled or type of vessel or equipment utilized. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Assessment Agreement”.
conference-agreement An agreement between two or more ocean common carriers that provides for the fixing of and adherence to uniform tariff rates, charges, practices, and conditions of service relating to the receipt, carriage, handling and/or delivery of passengers or cargo for all members. The term does not include joint service, pooling, sailing, space charter, or transshipment agreements. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Conference Agreement”.
equipment-discussion-agreement An agreement that focuses on the discussion, exchange and transportation of equipment, such as containers, chassis, barges and related equipment. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Equipment Discussion Agreement”.
joint-service-agreement An agreement between ocean common carriers operating as a joint venture whereby a separate service is established that: (i) holds itself out in its own distinct operating name; (ii) independently fixes its own rates, charges, practices, and conditions of service or chooses to participate under its operating name in another agreement that is duly authorized to determine and implement such activities; (iii) independently publishes its own tariff or chooses to participate under its operating name in an otherwise established tariff; (iv) issues its own bills of lading; and (v) acts generally as a single carrier. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Joint Service Agreement”.
joint-venture-agreement An agreement that establishes a contractual cooperation between two or more marine terminal operators, or between one or more marine terminal operators and one or more ocean common carriers, involving cooperative working relationships that are subject to the Act. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Joint Venture Agreement”.
marine-terminal-facilities-agreement An agreement between two or more marine terminal operators, or between one or more marine terminal operators and one or more ocean common carriers, that conveys to any of the involved parties any rights to operate any marine terminal facility by means of lease, license, permit, assignment, land rental, or other similar arrangement for the use of marine terminal facilities or property. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Marine Terminal Facilities Agreement”.
marine-terminal-services-agreement An agreement between a marine terminal operator and an ocean common carrier that applies to marine terminal services that are provided to and paid for by an ocean common carrier. FMC Agreements: Overview, Types of agreements table, entry “Marine Terminal Services Agreement”.
abi Automated Broker Interface. An integral part of the Automated Commercial System (ACS), ABI is the means by which brokers or importers transmit entry and release data to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). ABI entries are identified by either an ABI/N (non-statement) or ABI/S (statement) next to the entry type code in block 2 of the CBP Form CBPF-7501, Entry Summary. Through ABI, brokers are permitted to pay entries individually (non-statement) or by batch (statement). CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “ABI”.
ach Automated Clearinghouse. An electronic payment program that allows ABI filers to pay CBP duties, taxes, and fees with one electronic transaction. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “ACH”.
acs Automated Commercial System. The system used by CBP to track, control, and process all commercial goods imported into the United States. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “ACS”.
ams Automated Manifest System for air and ocean carriers. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “AMS”.
antidumping-duty Selling below home market prices or cost of manufacture with material injury to an U.S. manufacturer is called dumping. Antidumping duties are levied upon further importation of the merchandise. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Antidumping Duty”.
application-identifier A 2-position code in a record which identifies the type of application data in the transaction file and the task to be performed; for example, EI = Entry Summary Input. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Application Identifier”.
bill-of-lading A negotiable instrument that allows the carrier to transport a merchandise shipment from a shipper to a consignee. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Bill of Lading”.
bill-of-lading-number The alphanumeric code issued by a carrier that references an individual cargo shipment in a manifest. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Bill of Lading Number”.
cargo-release Delivery authorized by CBP permitting merchandise to enter the commerce of the United States. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Cargo Release”.
class-code Each collection must be properly coded using a classification code to identify the proper CBP account for deposit of monies collected. Multiple class codes may be required to properly distribute a collection. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Class Code”.
data-element User-entered or system generated data that collectively make up a record or report. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Data Element”.
district-port-code A 4-position numeric identifier referring to each CBP district and port of entry. Valid district/port codes can be queried through the Extract Reference File chapter of this document. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “District/Port Code”.
drawback Drawback is a refund of duties paid upon certain imported goods that are manufactured and re-exported, never used within the United States and re-exported, or never used within the United States and destroyed under CBP supervision. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Drawback”.
duty Ad valorem and/or specific rates assessed on the entered value of merchandise entering the United States and other countries. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Duty”.
entry Documentation required by and submitted to CBP by an entry filer to secure release of imported merchandise from CBP custody. The entry package usually consists of a CBPF-3461 or CBPF-3461A, the invoice, a packing list and any special release forms including other Government agency forms. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Entry”.
entry-number The unique numeric identifier referencing the documentation filed with CBP to secure release and duty payment of imported merchandise. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Entry Number”.
entry-summary CBP Form CBPF-7501. The entry summary describes and properly codes the imported merchandise. The entry filer has 10 working days after release of the merchandise to file an entry summary and pay whatever duties, fees, and taxes are due. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Entry Summary”.
foreign-trade-zone-ftz Secured areas legally outside of a nation’s CBP territory. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)”.
in-bond The act of transporting a cargo shipment from a port of unlading to another port for entry or disposition under bond. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “In-bond”.
iso-code A 2-position alphabetic International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for countries. For example, the ISO code for Mexico is MX, while the code for Spain is ES. A complete listing is included in Schedule C of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “ISO Code”.
hts-number-or-tariff-number An 8- or 10-position alphanumeric code assigned to various commodities listed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “HTS Number or Tariff Number”.
port-of-unlading The U.S. port of call in which cargo shipments are discharged. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Port of Unlading”.
quota Under a quota, only a certain amount of the designated merchandise can be entered into the commerce of the United States during a specific time period. Under an absolute quota, once the specified amount of merchandise has been entered, no more can be entered until the next opening. Under a tariff-rate quota, a certain amount may be entered at a reduced rate of duty. Once that amount has been entered, a higher rate of duty is charged. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Quota”.
scac Standard Carrier Alpha Code. The carrier identifier issued by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “SCAC”.
selectivity Automated method of designating imported merchandise for examination by a CBP inspector or commodity specialist. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Selectivity”.
vessel-code A unique alphanumeric code that positively identifies a specific vessel. CBP CATAIR Glossary PDF, entry “Vessel Code”.
area-of-responsibility A defined region for operations, examples include OFO Field Offices, USBP Sectors, and AMO Branches CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Area of Responsibility” (PDF pp. 2–15).
citizenship A person’s legal status as a national of a specific country, either by birth or naturalization CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Citizenship” (PDF pp. 2–15).
component Offices within CBP that align with operational responsibilities and mission sets CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Component” (PDF pp. 2–15).
disposition A disposition describes how CBP processed a person’s case while the person was in CBP custody. It reflects the immigration processing path or next step recorded by CBP CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Disposition” (PDF pp. 2–15).
demographic Categories under which individuals were encountered based on factors such as age, admissibility, and relationship CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Demographic” (PDF pp. 2–15).
final-status A final status describes the broader result of CBP processing, such as whether the person was removed, transferred, released, referred to another agency, or had another case result. CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Final Status” (PDF pp. 2–15).
fiscal-year 12-month period used for CBP reporting running from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Fiscal Years are listed by the year end, example October 2024 – September 2025 is Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Fiscal Year” (PDF pp. 2–15).
inbound-outbound Describes whether the item crossing the border is traveling inbound or outbound. Inbound/Outbound applies to OFO data only; USBP data is labeled as “Other” CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Inbound/Outbound” (PDF pp. 2–15).
land-border-region The border region in which the encounter occurred; border regions are defined by each component Nationwide numbers are calculated by adding together Northern Land Border, Southwest Land Border, and Other regions. CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Land Border Region” (PDF pp. 2–15).
mode-of-transportation How an individual, vehicle/vessel or commodity arrived. Mode of Transportation applies to OFO data only; USBP data is labeled as “Other” CBP STAT Data Dictionary, section/entry “Mode of Transportation” (PDF pp. 2–15).

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